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Watson

Arkansas · 185 residents · 0.2 sq mi
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Watson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,014. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $58,900. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−36%since 2000
from 288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+22%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981502022533051990201020202024Watson
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,014
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,044
+62%since 2000
from $13,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+81%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(209)
Black24.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(120)
Black29.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.1%(107)
Diversity Score
58
+23%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 29.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Arkansas?

Watson, Arkansas has about 185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Watson, Arkansas earns about $27,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watson, Arkansas expensive?

In Watson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Watson, Arkansas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Watson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watson, Arkansas?

About 13.0% of people in Watson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Watson, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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